Whistler Weather in May

What's the weather like in Whistler (British Columbia) in May 2024?

The climate in Whistler during May can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Whistler and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

Whistler weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.2°C 48.5°F
Nightly temperature 0.3°C 32.5°F
Average temperature 4.7°C 40.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 9.8°C 49.7°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Whistler with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Whistler

Whistler average temperature in May

May rainfall

Whistler average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Whistler average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Whistler in May 2024.

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Whistler weather stats

Whistler weather statistics
Hottest month: August 16.8°C 62.2°F
Driest month: July 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 9hrs
Coldest month: January -2.1°C 28.2°F
Wettest month: December 216mm 8.5ins
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